Your Struggling Child: A Guide to Diagnosing, Understanding, and Advocating for Your Child with Learning, Behavior, or Emotional Problem [Hardcover]

Robert F. Newby (Author), Carol A. Turkington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 7, 2006

This book's reviews were featured on parenting pages of national newspapers eg "The Guardian". There are no other 'umbrella' book out there. Nearly 1 million school-age children and teens have learning disabilities. This book's reviews featured in parenting magazines eg "Family", "Junior", and "Practical Parenting". This is a practical, compassionate book every parent will turn to when they first recognize their child has a problem but aren't sure what it is or where to seek help. At this very moment, millions of children across the U.K. are failing behind in school, acting out impulsively at home, have few or no friends, suffer dramatic mood swings, and more. Their parents are frustrated and afraid, aware that something's wrong, but not sure where to turn for help or how to cope with their child's behavior. Is it a learning disorder, ADHD, Asperger's, anxiety disorder, or some combination? Are the child's moods and behaviors normal or abnormal? Will he or she outgrow them? This book by a noted neuro psychologist explains the different and overlapping symptoms of learning, mood, and behavior disorders and guides parents in getting the right diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Newby shows how to observe and chart your child's behavior, a critical diagnostic tool for professionals, takes the mystery out of the evaluation and treatment process, and explains how to partner with professionals and your child's school to assist the child. This supportive guide will be every parent's first line of defense in helping a troubled child.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Exceptionally informative. . .should easily guide parents through the maze of services. . .their child may need.” (Russell Barkley, Ph.D., Research Professor of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY )

“An easy-to-read and comprehensive guide...to navigate the complex maze of disorders, evaluation options, and treatment strategies” (Peter L. Stavinoha, Ph.D., Director of Neuropsychology, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Associate Professor in Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center )

“A valuable introduction to this often bewildering topic not only for parents, but also for teachers and...pediatricians.” (Robert J. Miller, M.D, Ph.D., FAAP, Pediatrician; former Vice-President/Chief Medical Officer of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin )

“Dr. Newby succeeds in...providing parents with a “map” to guide their journey from concern to effective intervention. ” (Lynn Bennett Blackburn, Ph.D., ABPP, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, St. Louis Children’s Hospital )

About the Author

Robert Newby, Ph.D., is co-director of The Neuropsychology Clinic at the Medical College of Wisconsin, one of the leading such clinics in the USA. He has conducted more than 3000 neuropsychological evaluations of children. In addition, his original research focuses on ADD, dyslexia, and reading disabilities, and he speaks frequently to lay and professional groups

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; First edition. edition (February 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060735228
• ISBN-13: 978-0060735227
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,873,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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